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The Arabs take out Europe's muscles, snatch a star formation from them

2023-06-24 16:51:15, Sport CNA

An incredible 11 stars will line up in Saudi Arabia next season. The Middle Eastern country is launching a real revolution to change the weight of domestic football on the international stage by spending heavily in a bid to make its Pro League one of the most attractive championships.

Cristiano Ronaldo was the first player to leave Europe for Saudi Arabia, joining Al-Nasr in January after leaving Manchester United. The Portuguese was later joined by Karim Benzema, who decided against signing a new deal with Real Madrid to join Al-Ittihad.

If the former Bernabeu teammates were to reunite in a Saudi Arabia Pro League XI, they would make a formidable duo. They could be joined by Bernardo Silva, who is the target of another Saudi club.

The Portuguese star has just helped Manchester City win the treble and is enjoying the peak of his form. But the Portuguese is not the only Premier League ace who could soon be playing in the Persian Gulf.

Chelsea duo Kallëm Hudson-Odoi and team-mate Hakim Zijeh are both wanted by Saudi clubs, with the latter's move to Al-Nasri almost complete.

Another ex-Stamford Bridge player would definitely take up a place in midfield: N'Golo Kante completed a zero-parameter move to Al Itihad this week.

And the Frenchman could be joined at the heart of this line-up by former Wolves captain Ruben Neves, who will cost Al-Hilal £50m.

In defense there is another Chelsea player in Kalidou Koulibaly, also set for a move to Al-Hilali after agreeing a lucrative contract.

The African could play alongside two out-of-contract players like Matt Doherty, who is looking for a new club just six months after joining Atletico from Tottenham.

While Jerri Mina is wanted by Saudi teams after leaving Everton. The goalkeeper position will be filled by Eduard Mendi. The Senegalese lost the run-off with Kepa to be Chelsea's starter next season and is expected to continue his career at Al-Ahli.





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